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Annual Ryegrass (Centurion) - Diploid

    Description

    Extending the grazing season while protecting and building the soil is a great benefit of this species. The biomass N content can range from 1.3-2.4% and varies depending on the amount of residual N left from the previous crop. Reports of annual ryegrass having the potential to scavenge up to 200 lbs of residual N/A/yr have been recorded. Ryegrass can be very successfully broadcast into established row crops. Winter killed ryegrass can still provide weed suppression, soil protection and trap residual N until spring. Ryegrass attracts very few pest insects that could pester the next crop. With lower needed seeding rates per acre means you will spend less of freight an your applicator can remain in the drill or in the air longer. I like the deep roots of annual ryegrass but when considering it for more northern area, it must be established prior to hard freezing in order to have the best chance of winter survival. keith@greencoverseed.com

    Annual Ryegrass (Centurion) - Diploid

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      Seeding Rate: 15-20 lbs per acre.

        Description

        Extending the grazing season while protecting and building the soil is a great benefit of this species. The biomass N content can range from 1.3-2.4% and varies depending on the amount of residual N left from the previous crop. Reports of annual ryegrass having the potential to scavenge up to 200 lbs of residual N/A/yr have been recorded. Ryegrass can be very successfully broadcast into established row crops. Winter killed ryegrass can still provide weed suppression, soil protection and trap residual N until spring. Ryegrass attracts very few pest insects that could pester the next crop. With lower needed seeding rates per acre means you will spend less of freight an your applicator can remain in the drill or in the air longer. I like the deep roots of annual ryegrass but when considering it for more northern area, it must be established prior to hard freezing in order to have the best chance of winter survival. keith@greencoverseed.com

        When is the right time to plant?

        Annual Ryegrass (Centurion) - Diploid has a minimum germination temp of 40 °F. Reference your average soil temperature to determine ideal planting time.
        Read this article for more info: When Can I Start Planting?

        Basic Info

        N Fix Potential
        Seeds/lb 190000
        C/N at Maturity High
        Growth Habit Upright
        Root Type/Depth Deep Fibrous
        Cold Kill 0 °F
        Dry Matter Potential 3 - 5 tons/acre

        Use & Characteristics

        Maturity Biennial days
        Lasting Residue Very Good
        Palatability Excellent
        Hay Harvest Very Good
        Regrowth Excellent
        Deep Compaction Very Good
        Surface Compaction Excellent
        Weed Suppression Excellent
        Crimp Kill Difficult

        Planting

        Plant Depth 1/4 - 1/2"
        Min Germ Temp 40 °F
        Drilled Seed Rate 15-20 lbs/acre
        Broadcast Seed Rate 20-30 lbs/acre

        Tolerance

        Heat Fair
        Drought Fair
        Shade Very Good
        Wet Soil Excellent
        Low Fertility Poor
        Low pH Soil Very Good
        High pH Salinity Fair
        High pH Calcareous Fair

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